impossible for them even to eat

“Jesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat.” (MK 3: 20)

Jesus is again in the house surrounded by “the gathered crowd,” hungry for His presence and with different needs. For Our Lord and His disciples, that was their first mission—answering to their necessities, “making it impossible for them even to eat.” The corporal works of mercy and spiritual works of mercy in Jesus’ life intertwine.

“Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” (Gospel Acclamation)